Dijon Brussels Sprouts

by Evin // January 15, 2015 // No Comments

Back in 1994, my Dad surprised me by cooking the entire Thanksgiving dinner from scratch by himself. Armed with just a Julia Child cookbook and fortified with hours of watching the Food Network, my engineer-minded Dad made magic happen in the... Continue reading →

Post-Holiday Brilliant Things List

by Evin // January 15, 2015 // No Comments

Between Santa and my husband, I received all the essentials for Christmas. But even with all that new stuff, life goes on, children’s interests mature, and I see things that are so pretty they must be shared with you. Here are... Continue reading →

The Age of Brass and Steam

by Evin // January 12, 2015 // No Comments

As you may have already read, my Knitmas Elf knit and gave me a stunning kerchief/shawlette this year. She noticed I had queued The Age of Brass and Steam by Orange Flower Yarn but hadn’t had the chance to knit it so... Continue reading →

Sewing Koala Mittens (aka Paw Protectors)

by Evin // January 9, 2015 // 1 Comment

The adorable koalas of New South Wales, Australia have been in the news this week as efforts are underway to protect their singed paws as they hell from brushfire burns. Koalas are not the speediest creatures in the brush so escaping... Continue reading →

Doubling Up DK with a Mint Chocolate Hat

by Evin // January 8, 2015 // 2 Comments

Looking back at some of my most satisfying and long-lasting knitting projects happens often. Mostly because the ones that last are now being handed down to my son to keep him warm or cosy. Like today when we tucked him... Continue reading →

What’s in My Knit Kit?

by Evin // January 7, 2015 // 4 Comments

Back in 2010, I made a new knitter friend named Bonny and she gave me The Knit Kit which I adore. Especially as a new knitter, it was wonderful to have all the tools in a portable and hard-sided case. Since... Continue reading →

How I Raised $2,890 through My Successful Kickstarter Campaign

by Evin // January 5, 2015 // 1 Comment

One year ago, I held a successful Kickstarter campaign to raise the funds to self-publish my first book, Bake Knit Sew. Now, if you’re reading this you are either a dedicated reader of this blog or you have a Kickstarter... Continue reading →

EvinOK’s 2014 in Infographics

by Evin // January 3, 2015 // 2 Comments

Who doesn’t love infographics?! So when WordPress created a custom report all about EvinOK.com filled with them, I would have jumped up and down… if I hadn’t been holding my laptop. So, instead, I decided to share the images with... Continue reading →

Starting the Year with Joy and a Long Ravelry Queue

by Evin // January 1, 2015 // 3 Comments

That’s it. The holidays are officially over. It’s hangovers and laundry catch-up today then back to routine. I know, so grim a perspective. Don’t worry, I’m all about bringing joy into daily routine which is why I felt inspired to... Continue reading →

Resolutions for 2015

by Evin // December 30, 2014 // No Comments

Time to write my resolutions for 2015 and they are exceedingly practical. I’ll try to toss in a few silly ones to remind me to stay young at-heart. If you’re curious what my resolutions were for 2014, I wrote them... Continue reading →

An Inner Debate on Ideal Footwear

by Evin // December 29, 2014 // 2 Comments

I love shoes, but not to the same extent other people do. I mean, if someone gave me $50 to spend on anything, I’d probably buy a book, treat myself to something from one of my Wish Lists, or maybe... Continue reading →

Ingenue Pullover

by Evin // December 28, 2014 // No Comments

In 2009, I purchased my first [of several] knitting pattern books. I immediately set about determining which of the patterns I would knit first. And a short six years later, I’m just getting going on the project. The book seems to really... Continue reading →

Candy Cane Fudge Recipe

by Evin // December 26, 2014 // No Comments

If you’re thinking, “Why did I buy the big box of candy canes?”, I’m here to help you. You can crush them to make my Candy Cane Fudge Recipe. This is also a lovely gift if you’re going to a... Continue reading →

Tasty Treats for Holidays, Parties, or Binge Watching TV

by Evin // December 23, 2014 // No Comments

How is it already nearly Christmas Eve? I’m putting the last few touches on our holiday, our home, and our gifts. So with the real work done, I get to focus on the last-minute items like baking! Since my son... Continue reading →

Merry and Bright: Views of Christmas

by Evin // December 18, 2014 // No Comments

With Christmas glistening out of the corner of my eye and approaching with the speed of reindeer in flight, I wanted to share some of my favourite Christmas time photos that I’ve taken over the years. Christmas at Seattle Center.... Continue reading →

Peace on Earth: Remembering the Military at Christmas

by Evin // December 17, 2014 // No Comments

There may be specific days to remember our active, retired, and lost military, but that doesn’t mean it should only be on those days. Two years ago, just before Christmas Eve, my husband, son, and I made a visit to... Continue reading →

All I Want for Christmas (and my Birthday)

by Evin // December 13, 2014 // 4 Comments

In spite of my recent Brilliant Things post, I wanted to write a more personal post about what I really want for my birthday (today) and for Christmas. Not because I expect anyone to buy me these things, but because... Continue reading →

From Dollhouse to Firehouse: Thrift Find Reimagined

by Evin // December 10, 2014 // 2 Comments

About a year or two ago, while visiting an Enable Ireland thrift store here in Cork City, my son, LB, became enamoured of a Fisher-Price dollhouse. I paid €4, but similar houses are on eBay for £5–20. LB loved it... Continue reading →

Deck the Walls with Artwork

by Evin // December 9, 2014 // No Comments

With the holidays quickly approaching and guests on their way, here are a few ideas for wall art (one suggestion for every room in a house) based on how I would decorate my theoretical house. Hope this gives you a jumping... Continue reading →

Doors of County Cork

by Evin // December 5, 2014 // No Comments

There is so much brightness and a variety of hues on the doors of County Cork. Having been in love with color from an early age, I am loving the rich colors surrounding my new home. I couldn’t resist taking... Continue reading →